Muftis of Western Thrace criticize Greece’s religious sites report February 13, 2026 The elected muftis of Western Thrace, İbrahim Şerif and Mustafa Trampa, have issued a joint statement criticizing Greece’s 2024 report titled “Incidents Against Religious Sites in Greece,” arguing that it fails to adequately reflect the experiences and expectations of the Turkish minority.
Western Thrace Habipoğlu criticizes Mitsotakis over Lausanne Treaty remarks: “A biased distortion of facts” February 13, 2026
Western Thrace Kalanta controversy escalates: State targets Turkish Minority representatives as “self-appointed” February 13, 2026
Western Thrace Seyit Ali Sultan Dergah Postnişin Hasan Apti visits BAKEŞ in Western Thrace February 13, 2026
Western Thrace Gümülcine Mufti’s Office continues “Spiritual Support” program for elderly and patients in Rhodope and Meriç February 13, 2026
Western Thrace FEP Party represented at EFA Board Meeting and Strategy Camp in Brussels and Antwerp February 13, 2026
Western Thrace House collapse in İskeçe leaves street closed, sparks safety concerns February 13, 2026
Greece Eastern Macedonia & Thrace wins four gold awards and “smart region of the year” at best city awards 2026 February 13, 2026
Greece Greek Government launches national dialogue on new lyceum reform and national baccalaureate February 13, 2026
Greece SYRIZA, PASOK and New Left submit joint bill for National Agricultural Policy Council in Greece February 13, 2026
Western Thrace Gümülcine Municipality joins d project to tackle energy poverty among people with disabilities February 12, 2026
Western Thrace Yassıköy Municipality launches new recycling program to strengthen sustainable waste management February 12, 2026
Western Thrace BTAYTD Women’s Branch elections scheduled for February 16 in Gümülcine February 12, 2026
Western Thrace Severe flooding submerges 28,000 stremmas of farmland in Meriç, Greece February 12, 2026
Western Thrace Acid attack during robbery attempt in Gümülcine: Employee injured, suspect arrested February 12, 2026
Greece Greek MPs demand overhaul of agricultural diesel tax refund criteria amid claims of farmer injustice February 12, 2026
Türkiye Erdoğan, Mitsotakis pledge continued dialogue and cooperation between Türkiye and Greece February 12, 2026
Sports Beşiktaş targeted by racist banner from Greek fans in BKT European Cup match February 11, 2026
Western Thrace Allegations of coordinated online campaign target Western Thrace Mufti Mustafa Trampa February 11, 2026
Western Thrace Case against 17 Western Thrace Turkish Minority representatives referred to high court February 11, 2026
Western Thrace Former Mustafçova Mayor Cemil Kabza condemns “Kalanta” event at Dolaphan Middle School February 11, 2026
Western Thrace Mehmet İmamoğlu’s book “Hemetli Village & Western Thrace Under Bulgarian Administration” to be presented in İskeçe February 11, 2026
Western Thrace ABTTF condemns “Kalanta” event at Minority School in İskeçe: “No good intentions” February 11, 2026
Western Thrace FEP Party criticizes Orthodox “Kalanta” event at Minority School in İskeçe, calls for equal respect in multicultural education February 11, 2026
Greece Greece halts municipal seizures under out-of-court debt mechanism — Even if enforcement has already begun February 11, 2026
Europe EU launches 300-strong rapid-response firefighting force ahead of 2026 wildfire season February 11, 2026
Greece Mitsotakis declares two-month “battle” against sheep and goat pox: “No plan B” February 11, 2026
Western Thrace Eastern Macedonia & Thrace: 869 police checks, 23 fines issued in one week for helmet violations February 11, 2026
Balkans Bulgaria: Six found dead in unprecedented mountain case, authorities compare it to “twin peaks” February 11, 2026